Pepe Pimentel

Pepe Pimentel
Born José G. Pimentel, Sr.
(1929-04-30)April 30, 1929
Philippine Islands
Died January 25, 2013(2013-01-25) (aged 83)
Quezon City, Philippines
Resting place San Juan City
Nationality Filipino
Other names Tito Pepe
Occupation Game show host, actor, singer, politician
Spouse(s) Cecila Pimentel
Children Jose "Joel" Pimentel, Jr.
Isabeel Pimentel

José Gonzáles Pimentel, Sr. (April 30, 1929 – January 25, 2013), aka Pepe Pimentel, was a Filipino former game show host and actor.[1]

Career

Pimentel is best known as the host of Kwarta o Kahon, which ran for 38 years, and was considered the precursor and inspiration of popular game segments such as Wowowee’s Pera o Bayong. He also served as host for the defunct TV programs Tawag ng Tanghalan (incidentally, he was the first ever champion of the said talent competition) and Student Canteen.

Pimentel also had some notable roles in the movies Ang Babaeng Isputnik and I Won, I Won: Ang S’werte Nga Naman.

Political life

After his showbiz career, Pimentel served as barangay captain in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City (1997–2007) and was described by neighbors as very helpful and friendly.

Death

Pimentel died on January 25, 2013 in Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City at the age of 83.

Filmography

TV shows

Title Network Year
Family: Kwarta o Kahon ABS-CBN 1962–1969
Family: Kwarta o Kahon BBC 2 1973–1984
Family: Kwarta 0 Kahon RPN 1984–2000
Tawag ng Tanghalan ABS-CBN 1965–1969
Student Canteen GMA Network 1979–1986

Movies

Title Role Year
Ang Babaeng Isputnik 1963
Fil-American Girl 1963
Dear Eddie 1963
Carioca 1963
Hamon ng Kampeon 1965
The Jukebox Queen 1966
Dos Por Dos 1968
Banda 24 1969
Juan Balutan 1982
D'Godson 1983
I Won, I Won: Ang S'werte Nga Naman 1985

References

  1. ↑  (philstar.com) (2013-01-24). "Former TV host Pepe Pimentel dies | Nation, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved 2013-03-15.
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